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From: "John Ashbury" <>
Subject: History Moment - 5-10
Date: Tue, 10 May 2005 06:47:27 -0400
On May 10, 1739, Benjamin Tasker presented the first of numerous petitions
to the Maryland Assembly seeking the establishment of a new county to be
carved from Prince George's County. Frederick County was created in 1748 and
included all of present day Montgomery, Frederick, Washington, Allegheny and
Garrett counties.
On May 10, 1748, Charles Wood married Sarah Brightwell, which led to a
breach of promise suit filed by Lydia Dent. The case was heard in the March
1750 session of the Frederick County Court with Ms. Dent being awarded the
victory.
On May 10, 1750, Daniel Dulany conveyed six lots for a Frederick County
Courthouse. He was paid 18 pounds.
On May 10, 1775, Thomas Johnson of Frederick was appointed to represent
Maryland at The Second Continental Congress.
On May 10, 1776, Thomas Jefferson spent the night at the Black Horse Tavern
on West Patrick Street.
On May 10, 1891, the B&O Railroad freight yard opened in Brunswick beginning
that town's Boomtown era. The nation's first roundhouse was built in
Brunswick.
If anyone can add information to these History Moments,
or would like to suggest an item for another calendar day,
please contact me privately.
John W. Ashbury
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